Yuba City, Sutter County, California Property Taxes
Property Taxes in Yuba City, California
Median Yuba City, California effective property tax rate: 1.20%, significantly lower than the national median of 1.02%, and slightly lower than the California state median of 1.21%.
Median Yuba City, California home value: $250,082
Median annual Yuba City, California tax bill: $3,175, higher than the national median property tax bill of $2,400.
How are property taxes in Sutter calculated?
Property taxes in Yuba City, California are calculated based on the tax assessed value, which is often lower than the actual market value due to property tax exemptions such as the homestead or senior exemption.
Understanding Yuba City's property tax system, exemptions, and reduction opportunities can lead to significant savings. Regardless of where you live in Yuba City, knowing local tax details benefits homeowners and investors.
Last Updated April 13, 2026
Yuba City, Sutter County, California Property Tax Bill Calculator
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Median Effective Tax Rate
1.2%
Estimate Property Tax Bill
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How Does the Yuba City Property Tax Calculator Work?
Use this Yuba City property tax calculator to estimate your annual property tax bill. Enter your property’s assessed value and our calculator applies Yuba City’s median effective tax rate of 1.20% to generate your estimate.
Enter your property’s estimated assessed value — the figure used to calculate your bill, which reflects any exemptions you hold and is typically lower than your home’s market value. Our calculator applies Yuba City’s median effective rate across local levies, providing a more accurate estimate than applying a single county rate.
Your bill may vary by ZIP code within Yuba City: median tax bills range from $2,683 in 95991 to $3,631 in 95993, primarily due to differences in local levies and assessment districts.
Yuba City’s median tax rate is higher than the California median tax rate of 1.21%, and the median tax bill is $775 higher than the state median.
About Yuba City Property Taxes
About Property Taxes in Yuba City, Sutter, California
Yuba City’s median effective property tax rate of 1.20% is lower than the California state median of 1.21% and lower than the national median of 1.02%. This rate reflects the Sutter County base levy combined with local school district levies and Mello-Roos Community Facility Districts that vary by subdivision throughout the city.
Property tax rates are not uniform across Yuba City. Homeowners in the 95993 ZIP code carry a median effective rate of 1.21%, while those in 95991 pay 1.18%. This spread — 0.03 percentage points across the same city — reflects how school district boundaries and local assessment districts are drawn across Sutter County. Understanding which part of Yuba City you live in can make a meaningful difference to your annual tax bill.
Yuba City homeowners who believe their assessed value is too high can file a formal appeal with the Sutter County Tax Assessor before the November 30, 2025 deadline each year.
If your estimated bill above seems higher than expected, Ownwell can review your assessment and protest on your behalf. You only pay if we save you money.
Property Tax Rates Across Yuba City, Sutter County, California
As noted earlier, local government entities set tax rates, which can vary widely within a state.
Why? Because annually, each county estimates its required budget to provide services and divides that by the total value of all taxable property within its jurisdiction. This calculation results in the property tax rate.
While there are votes and laws involved in setting tax rates and budgets, in a nutshell, this is the annual process.
Below, you can compare Yuba City’s effective property tax rate to other cities in California and the median property tax rates in California and the U.S.
Our median effective property tax rate (tax bill ÷ assessor's market value) accounts for exemptions and deductions, making it more accurate than the general median tax rate, which is the midpoint of statutory rates before adjustments.
Median Effective Yuba City Tax Rate
1.20%
Our median effective property tax rate (tax bill ÷ assessor's market value) accounts for exemptions and deductions, making it more accurate than the general median tax rate, which is the midpoint of statutory rates before adjustments.
Median Effective Sutter County Tax Rate
1.20%
Median Effective California Tax Rate
1.21%
Median Effective United States Tax Rate
1.02%
Property Tax Rates Across Yuba City, Sutter County, California
| Zip | 10th Percentile | 25th Percentile | Median Tax Rate | 75th Percentile | 90th Percentile |
|---|---|---|---|---|---|
| 95991 | 1.12% | 1.15% | 1.18% | 1.33% | 1.54% |
| 95993 | 1.13% | 1.17% | 1.21% | 1.37% | 1.57% |
Source: Ownwell
Property Tax Assessment Values Across Yuba City, Sutter County, California
When examining property taxes in Yuba City, California, understanding the distinction between "market value" and "assessed value" is crucial.
The market value is what a willing buyer would pay to a willing seller in an open and competitive market, often influenced by location, property condition, and economic market trends. The Sutter County appraisal district estimates the market value for tax purposes.
The assessed value is the market value minus any applicable exemptions or limits determined by local laws and offerings. The tax assessed value is the figure used to calculate your property taxes or the amount multiplied by your tax rate to get your tax bill.
Assessment notices:
In Sutter County, assessment notices are sent in the spring each year. They'll typically reach your mailbox by the middle of the month when notices are sent.
Each property owner receives an assessment notice that contains both the market value and assessed value, along with an estimate of your property tax bill. For context, the median home price in Yuba City is $250,082, with tax bills ranging significantly across the county. Zip code 95993 has the highest median home price at $282,434.
Property Tax Assessment Values Across Yuba City, Sutter County, California
Source: Ownwell
$121,741
$253,814
$385,886
Median Yuba City Market Value
$250,082
Median Sutter County Market Value
$240,759
Median California Market Value
$427,605
Median United States Market Value
$235,294
Property Tax Assessment Values Across Yuba City, Sutter County, California
| Zip | 10th Percentile | 25th Percentile | Median Home Price | 75th Percentile | 90th Percentile |
|---|---|---|---|---|---|
| 95991 | $67,028 | $128,412 | $211,282 | $315,619 | $412,857 |
| 95993 | $126,913 | $194,988 | $282,434 | $388,933 | $506,248 |
Source: Ownwell
Property Tax Bills Across Yuba City, Sutter County, California
Property tax bills in Yuba City are calculated from a home’s assessed value, which is used to determine how much tax a homeowner owes each year. Local tax rates are applied to that assessed value, and the final bill can vary based on the property’s market value, exemptions, and any local levies. With a median home price of $250,082, many homeowners see bills that reflect how their property is valued relative to others in the area.
The typical property tax bill in Yuba City also shows a wide range. The 25th percentile tax bill is $1,962, while the 75th percentile reaches $4,616, and the 90th percentile climbs to $6,116. That spread means two similar homes can face very different tax burdens depending on their assessed value and location. For homeowners, this can affect monthly budgeting and long-term housing costs, especially when local assessments rise faster than expected.
Median Yuba City Tax Bill
$3,175
Median Sutter County Tax Bill
$3,092
Median California Tax Bill
$5,134
Median United States Tax Bill
$2,400
Property Tax Bills Across Yuba City, Sutter County, California
| Zip | 10th Percentile | 25th Percentile | Median Tax Bill | 75th Percentile | 90th Percentile |
|---|---|---|---|---|---|
| 95991 | $815 | $1,551 | $2,683 | $4,072 | $5,423 |
| 95993 | $1,572 | $2,446 | $3,631 | $5,068 | $6,652 |
Source: Ownwell
Don't miss the deadline to appeal!
Dates | |
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| Appeal Deadline | November 30 |
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| Sutter Tax Assessor | |
| Website | ca-sutter.publicaccessnow.com |